Xenos Kamara Beach

Kamara Beach was the first hotel we stayed in on Zante 14 years ag with our four year old. (We then deserted Argassi for Kalamaki for several years where kids clubs and waterslides were available.) She turned 18 this year so we decided to revisit Zamte and the site of our first Zamte holiday. Would it have changed much? Firstly, booking was a breeze. I contacted the hotel direct late 2024, was given a price, paid a deposit. Done. Dimitris who handled the booking was friendly and efficient. We stayed in Room 212, corner sea and pool view with a huge corner balcony. Only downside was the balcony is accessed from the bedroom with twin beds. The balcony from the double bed room has only a juliet balcony which has the air conditioner unit on so not actually usable. The apartments are still exactly as they were 14 years ago. Same kitchen units, same bathroom tiles and fittings but, while they do look a little dated in comparison to other places we have holidayed at, they are perfectly fine, well equipped, and spotless. We noticed that the fridge wasn't working, mentioned it to one of the housekeeping staff working on that and it was literally sorted in two minutes. The housekeeping staff are fantastic. Our daughter can sleep for England and rarely rises before early afternoon. She would leave the do not dsturb sign on her bedroom door and the maid would clean the rest of the apartment. On the few occasions that she actually joined us for breakfast, the maid spotted her walking down with us and had been in and done the entire appt before we came back up. I cannot praise the housekeeping staff or the cleanliness of the hotel enough. Breakfast is a good slection of hot and cold food and we were very happy with it, as we were with the lunch menu. The outside area has had a makeover since the last we called at the hotel to visit and have lunch 8 years ago and looks fantastc. The pool area is kept spotless (again, praise to the housekeeping staff who are out working from 6am getting it ready for the day.) The early morning towel laying begins around 7am for the prime spots but regardless of the time of day there are always beds available. The pool is not the biggest and can become busy and noisy at times with kids (and adults) playing with balls etc. Not knocking them, It July, I'm limited to school holidays so lots of kids is expected ) and they are on holiday, but it brought home to us that we have perhaps reached an age where we prefer a more peaceful pool area (and we did decamp to the Dimitrous Adults only pool bar (Cannot recomend it highly enough.) directly next door to the right a few times. What it is to be getting old. :-) The pool area remains the best we have ever seen on the island, location, views are just wonderful. Front of house staff are lovely, from Receptionists to the girls handling breakfast and drnks/lunch through the day and bar staff. I can't think of a single thing that they could change to improve it the hotel. Will

This is the most amazing hotel... The views are stunning and it's right on the beach. It's very clean and rooms are serviced every day which is fantastic. Rooms have a kitchenette with fridge which is incredibly useful. The food and drink is second to none... great selection and price. The best thing about the hotel though is the staff. They are exceptional - so friendly, kind and accommodating - nothing seems too much trouble and you really couldn't ask for more! We are already booked to go back next year!!

Loved this hotel. Great location. Loved that there was no stampede for the sunbeds. Lovely pool area & steps down to the beach. Staff really friendly. Really good size rooms & spotlessly clean. We didnt have a sea view but that wasnt an issue as we were only in the room to sleep & get changed.